Billington & Langho vs Old Skelmersdale

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Billington & Langho Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Old Skelmersdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Billington & Langho vs Old Skelmersdale Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Billington & Langho
      Lancashire Constabulary
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Old Skelmersdale
      Lancashire Constabulary
      934 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.6% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Billington & Langho
      B Old Skelmersdale
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      142
      934
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      139
      732
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↑27.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Billington & Langho
      B Old Skelmersdale
      Violent Crime
      68 ↑45%
      324 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓24%
      226 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      56 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓79%
      38 ↑19%
      Burglary
      5 ↓44%
      35 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓13%
      93 ↑48%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      23 ↑21%
      Public Order
      9 ↑350%
      45 ↑41%
      Robbery
      1
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      0
      30 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      8 ↑167%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      17 ↑143%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑800%
      27 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      A Billington & Langho is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Billington & Langho safer than Old Skelmersdale?

      Billington & Langho has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Old Skelmersdale has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 934 crimes. Billington & Langho scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Billington & Langho vs Old Skelmersdale?

      Billington & Langho shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Old Skelmersdale shows +27.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Billington & Langho and Old Skelmersdale?

      In Billington & Langho, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 incidents). In Old Skelmersdale, it is Violent Crime (324 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Billington & Langho and Old Skelmersdale?

      Billington & Langho recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Old Skelmersdale recorded 226. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Billington & Langho vs Old Skelmersdale?

      Violent crime in Billington & Langho totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 324 in Old Skelmersdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Billington & Langho and Old Skelmersdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Billington & Langho recorded 139 crimes (now 142, a change of +2.2%). Old Skelmersdale recorded 732 crimes previously (now 934, +27.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Billington & Langho and Old Skelmersdale?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Billington & Langho has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Old Skelmersdale has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Billington & Langho and Old Skelmersdale?

      Billington & Langho falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Old Skelmersdale is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Billington & Langho and Old Skelmersdale?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Billington & Langho or Old Skelmersdale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Billington & Langho and Old Skelmersdale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.